Public art & sculpture · London
The Arch
In or near Tyburn.
The Arch in England London, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster Gate · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Arch is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1980. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
The Arch is a contemporary art space that hosts a variety of exhibitions and events. Visitors can explore innovative artworks and engage with the dynamic programming offered throughout the year.
From the Wikipedia article
The Arch 1979–1980 (LH 503c) is a large stone sculpture by Henry Moore located in Kensington Gardens, London. It was given to the park by Moore in 1980.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5076, -0.1732
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- W2 2AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kensington and Bayswater
- Established
- 1980
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster Gate — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.serpentinegalleries.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q19691888 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Arch 1979–1980 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Arch?
- The Arch is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W2 2AR), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is The Arch?
- The Arch in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Arch?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster Gate, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode W2 2AR.
- When was The Arch built?
- Built or established in 1980.
- Is The Arch free to visit?
- Yes, The Arch is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Arch?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster Gate, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W2 2AR.